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Chinon

Also known as Chinon-sur-Vienne

Chinon () is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department, Centre-Val de Loire, France.

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Chinon is a small town in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France, located in the Indre-et-Loire department. It is notable as a historic commune with cultural and architectural significance in the Loire Valley.

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Place details

Locality: Chinon
Region: Centre-Val de Loire
Country: France
Population: 9,405

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Key facts

French commune.name: Chinon
French commune.commune status: Subprefecture and commune
French commune.image: Chinon - View from the castle - 07.jpg
French commune.caption: View from the Château de Chinon: the Carroi neighborhood, the Eleanor of Aquitaine bridge and the Saint Jack neighborhood
French commune.arrondissement: Chinon
French commune.image coat of arms: Blason Chinon 37.svg
French commune.canton: Chinon
French commune.mayor: Jean-Luc Dupont
French commune.term: 2020–2026
French commune.elevation m: 37
French commune.elevation min m: 27
French commune.elevation max m: 112
French commune.area km2: 39.02
French commune.INSEE: 37072
French commune.postal code: 37500

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Chinon-sur-Vienne
Population: 8121
Area: 39.02
Elevation: 57
Official website: www.ville-chinon.com
Image: 00 30013 Chinon - Frankreich.jpg

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postal code: 37500
Commons category: Chinon
native label: Chinon
male population: 3874
female population: 4368
P8168: Knut Urban
email address: mailto:[email protected]
phone number: +33-2-47-93-53-00
fax number: +33-2-47-98-47-92
P12749: Carl Vogt

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Travel guide

Understand

It was in Chinon’s remarkable medieval fortress that Joan of Arc recognised a disguised Charles VII as the future king of France. Leaving its walls, the quaysides of the River Vienne lead to the medieval alleyways of Old Chinon, where visitors will be enchanted by the spirit of Rabelais and the renowned local wine.

Drink

Chinon wines are very tasty and quite well-liked in France. Take advantage of the opportunity to drink some while you're visiting, as you may find some of these wines at a hefty markup when you get home.

Go next

All the following cities are no more than 1 hour 20 minutes' drive from Chinon:

Tours Saumur Angers Poitiers

One of the best things to do is drive along the Loire and visit other châteaux and charming small towns along the way.

Also, many wineries can be visited in this prime wine-growing region.

Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Article

14 sections

Contents

History
Geography
Population
Wine
Monuments
The historic town
Collegiate church of Saint-Mexme
Chapelle Sainte-Radegonde
Church of Saint Maurice
Church of Saint Étienne
Notable people
See also
References
External links

Chinon () is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department, Centre-Val de Loire, France.

The traditional province around Chinon, Touraine, became a favorite resort of French kings and their nobles beginning in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. The Renaissance châteaux which they built new or erected on the foundations of old fortresses earned this part of the Loire Valley the nickname "The Garden of France." Chinon played an important and strategic role during the Middle Ages, serving both French and English kings.